LEINSTER SUMMER RUGBY CAMP IN WEXFORD

Sign up to the Centra Leinster Rugby Summer Camp in Wexford Wanderers RFC on 5th - 9th July and learn to play the Leinster Way. Only €99 per child! Visit leinsterrugby.ie for further details and to sign up.

U.17 AWARDS 2010

Players Player Of The Year - Carthaigh Geoghegan

Coaches Player Of The Year - Karl Walsh

Most Improved Players Of The Year - James Roche

Craig Wright

Top Try Scorer Of The Year - Dylan Joyce-Ahearne (15)

Inspirational Leader - Stephen Dwyer

Well done coaches Fintan Bolger, Bobby Cummings, Colm Mahon,Mark Takacs and John Glover. To all parents who were involved in travel and catering during the season. A Leinster pennant was just reward for all the effort.

U.15's LOSE IN WADDOCK CUP FINAL

The U.15's tried to bannish the memories of last weeks defeat to Navan, when they took on Kilkenny in Park Lane on Sat morning, in the Waddock Cup Final. Once again they started in terrible fashion, conceding a try after only two minutes of play. Kilkenny had added another before Wexford realised what was going on. Playing into a strong wind they eventually started to play to their strenghts and kept the ball in tight, with the pick and go in opperation they began to press the Kilkenny defence backwards, and were rewarded when Collie Joyce-Ahearne crashed over for a try. Eoin Roche added the points and the game was well and truly now a contest. It remained that way for the rest of the half, 10-7 Kilkenny.

Expectations were high in the Wexford camp, as with the wind at their backs, it was felt that the game would be played in the Kilkenny half of the field. This however was not the case and Kilkenny managed to get their back division more into the game, and another try was added to their tally. Colie Joyce-Ahearne added a second for Wexford bringing the score to 15-12. It remained this way for a period but Kilkenny were doing all the attacking. They scored again to stretch the lead, 20-12.

With time running out Wexford continued to rally and were once again able to cross the Kilkenny line, with Gavin Byrne getting the touchdown. Unfortunately it was too late and the final whistle sounded soon afterwards. 20-17 to Kilkenny.

U.15 SOUTH EAST FINAL

The U.15's will be hoping to show some 'bouncebackability' from last Mondays defeat, when they entertain Kilkenny in Park Lane in the South East Waddock Cup Final. Kick off is 12 noon, so come along and give them some support.

U.12's v GREYSTONES

Wexford 4 v Greystones 0
Greystones turned out a physically strong team, however they were no match for Wexford. From the start Wexford attacked the opposition agressively. They didn't let Greystones settle into the game and most of the first half saw Greystones under pressure in their own half. Wexford won the lineouts and with quick offloading and wonderful wing play managed to put in two tries before half time. This was a very hard physical game played by two teams who wanted to win this end of season game. The second half was fiercely contested by both teams with some great rugby being played by both teams. Wexford's back line held firm and the opposition were unable to breach it despite piling on the pressure. Wexford created the breaks that saw two more tries being scored to secure victory. Wexford dominated in what was a very entertaining game of rugby. They played very well together as a team just as they have done all season. Ian Bennett and Barry O'Connor scoring two tries each. Wexford were the stronger team overall. They showed the kind of spirit and determination that has made them so successful this season. Tributes must go to their coaches who have worked so hard to mould them into the kind of team that has done their club, parents and themselves proud. Thanks to Noel Kelly, Richard Restrick and George O'Connor who gave such committment to these youngsters all season and who can now enjoy a well earned break.

Wexford 1 v Greystones 3
In the second game of mixed 11s and 12s Greystones won this one by three tries to one. Adam Cantwell scoring for Wexford.

U.15 McAuley Cup Finalists 2010

U.17 LEINSTER CHAMPIONS

U.12 O'DALY CUP

Last Saturday Wexford U12s travelled to Athy RC to play in the Daly Cup. Wexford were allowed to field two teams because of another team not turning up on the day. Last year Wexford won the Cup, but with all Mini tournements now regarded as 'uncompetitive', there was no Cup up for grabs this year.

Wexford A 1 v Athy 3
Wexford's strength was somewhat compromised because of the fielding of two teams. However,despite playing against a very strong Athy side Wexford only conceded three tries. Athy's forwards too fast and strong for Wexford's back line. Wexford played some good attacking rugby and Peter Barry scored a wonderful try after breaking down the opposition's attack and scoring from the break.

Wexford B 5 v Athy 3

Despite being down three at half time Wexford came back to win by two tries in what was a tough game of rugby. In what was a very physical game, and in typical Leinster style Wexford gave the opposition no chance in the second half. Athy failed to contain the fierce Wexford attacks and suffered as a result. Ian Bennett getting three tries and Alex Ryan and Barry O'Connor one each.

Wexford B 1 v Tullamore 6

Tullamore fielded a side which looked more like U13s than U12. They had a physically stronger team and this was reflected in the scoreline. Wexford fought bravely in the face of overwhelming odds and Ian Bennett scored Wexford's only try. Alex Ryan had to have medical attention after suffering an injury in a scrum and took no further part in the tournament. Had Wexford fielded a full squad the outcome would have been very different.

Wexford 6 v Balbriggan 2

The two Wexford teams were now united and as a result were able to field a much stronger squad. Balbriggan managed two scores but couldn't stop the Wexford attacks. Being stronger at the break and in the back line Wexford overwhelmed the opposition with good offloading and attacking wing play.
Barry O'Connor getting two tries and Ian Bennett, David Doyle, Killian Deane and Stephen O'Donoghue getting one each.

Wexford 4 v St Brigids 0

St Brigids fielded a very good squad of players and have a reputation of being a hard team to beat. Wexford continued to prove yet again that they can beat the best of teams. Wexford were stronger in all departments and played some great rugby. Good use of the wings led to some great scores by Wexford. Another solid performance from these youngsters. Ian Bennett scoring two tries and Barry O'Connor and David Doyle one each to give Wexford victory.

Wexford 3 v Athy 0

In this last game Wexford showed the kind of talent they have when fielding a full strength squad. They beat Athy by playing intelligent entertaining rugby. Athy just couldn't break down the Wexford attack and they were no match for their back line either. Fast agressive attacking play down both wings by Wexford led to this very impressive win. Athy were simply unable to breach Wexford's solid back line. David Doyle, Ian Bennett and Rory O'Connor scoring a try each to seal victory. Peter Barry was very impressive in the tackles. Last outing of the season comes next Sunday in the Casey Cup when Wexford play host to Greystones.

CASEY CUP WINNERS 2010

This Saturday saw the play-offs for the Casey Cup here in Park Lane. The U11s and U12s combined to form five teams : All Blacks, Leinster,Munster,Connaught and Ulster who had to play each other in a league style play-off. Weather was a bit unkind today and with a few games still to go the heavy rain stopped play. The team with the highest number of tries scored were the winners of this year's Casey Cup and surprise surprise it turned out to be the All Blacks. All teams played well despite the wet and slippery conditions. After nearly three hours of rugby and with very tired and wet players and coaches retiring to the clubhouse, the catering staff provided a very welcome warm meal and refreshments. Well done Debbie and Co.